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About Our Club

The Manhattan, Kansas Amateur Radio Society (MAARS) was formed on July 7, 1976. The purpose of the club is to advance amateur radio in the Manhattan area. The club began with about 20 members, and now has about 50 members. Since the beginning, the club has been active in different aspects of amateur radio, packet radio, satellites, community activities, ARRL Field Day, and amateur radio classes. Also, many club members have been very involved through the years with emergency communications and storm spotting.

Committees

Christmas Party

Field Day

Picnic/Auction

Program

Publicity

Repeater

RFI

To learn more about a committee or to volunteer, please contact the President.

Contacting Us

by U. S. Mail: PO BOX 613 Manhattan, KS 66505-0613

by email: kc0dwx@cox.net

MAARS Google Group

Meetings

Meetings are usually on the second Friday of the month at 7:30 P.M. They are currently at the Blue Township Fire Station, located east of Manhattan on K-24. The meeting location is 3503 Scottie Lane. (Google Map)

Prior to the business meeting, we have the "eating meeting" at Sirloin Stockade, from about 5 P.M. until 6:30 P.M. The program committee provides guest speakers and interesting topics. You don't have to be an amateur radio operator or a member to attend activities or meetings. Everyone is welcome.

We recommend that you check the latest Newsletter or Upcoming Events below, to confirm details for the next meeting.

Nets

Manhattan Weekly Net

Tuesdays at 9 P.M.

KSØMAN repeater, 147.255+ MHz

Net controls are Brian Carter, KCØDWX and Ian Sobering, KDØCZE.

All amateurs (technician and above) are welcome to check in.

Following the net, we have the swap net. You can buy or sell any items found in the shack.

On-air negotiating is not permitted during the swap net.

Thursday Night Net

Thursdays at 8 P.M.

KSØMAN repeater, 147.255+ MHz

Net controls are Sylvia Carter, KCØYJO and Mark Benfer, KCØQAS.

All young people and adults are welcome.

Officers

President	Brian Carter, KCØDWX	(785) 313-0713	Send email
Vice-President	Scott Chainey, ACØCY
Secretary	Francis Sable, WØEVJ	(785) 456-9154
Treasurer	Christine Chainey, KCØYJN
Also:
Trustee	Mike Moore, NØPVU
WARN Co-Coordinator	Mark Benfer, KCØQAS
WARN Co-Coordinator	Dave Mills, KDØAZG

Past Events

Francis Sable, WØEVJ and Scott Chainey, ACØCY antenna program, July 13, 2007 - 1

Francis Sable, WØEVJ and Scott Chainey, ACØCY antenna program, July 13, 2007 - 2

MAARS Kids' Day 2007

Field Day 2005 Photo Gallery

Field Day 1998 Photo Gallery

Field Day 1997 Photo Gallery

International Endurance Horse Race

Repeater

Located 1.5 miles south of Manhattan, Kansas, the MAARS repeater is at the KSDB site near K-177. The controller is an S-Com 7K. The repeater runs 10 watts output to a commercial antenna at 110 feet. Coverage as far east as Topeka and as far west as Abilene is common. The input frequency is 147.855 MHz, and the output frequency is 147.255 MHz. The repeater callsign is KSØMAN. The repeater is an open repeater, and may be accessed by any properly-licensed amateur.

Users of the KSØMAN repeater should be familiar with the autopatch procedures and other guidelines.

Visit the Kansas Amateur Repeater Council page for a comprehensive list of Kansas repeaters. (Click on RPT Directory.)

Upcoming Events

May Meeting

• Date: Friday, May 11
• Time: 7:30 P.M.
• Location: Blue Township Fire Station

What's New on This Site

April 2012 Treasurer's Report

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